Job summary
34 Hours Per Week
We
are looking to recruit a band 5 community occupational therapist to join our
team. We are a specialist community perinatal team working with women
experiencing severe mental health issues in the perinatal period. The team is
made up of OTs, mental health practitioners, psychologists/psychotherapists,
parent infant psychotherapists, nursery nurses, peer support workers and
psychiatrists.
We
are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with an interest in
perinatal to join our occupational therapy team. You will work with women and
their families in their own homes, and the community providing 1:1 intervention
to promote occupation and functioning. The team have a range of therapeutic
groups and you will also be involved in facilitating the running of these
groups.
Experience with perinatal care will be an advantage but is not
essential and we welcome occupational therapists who want to begin working in
this specialty. You will receive supervision from our senior occupational
therapist, and unique training opportunities in order to develop your
professional identity in this field.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet
the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role
at this moment in time
Main duties of the job
The
service works closely with Maternity Services, Community Mental Health Teams, CAMHS,
Home Treatment Teams, Primary Care Services and other community organisations,
and the Yorkshire and Humber Mother-and-Baby-Unit.
We
pride ourselves on offering flexible working patterns when this is needed, for
example in order to facilitate caring responsibilities. The service operates
Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm however successful applicants would be expected to
have the flexibility to work occasional extended hours to facilitate service
effectiveness.
Applicants must be caring and non-judgmental in order to engage mothers and
their families at this extremely sensitive time. Applicants must have excellent
clinical skills, confidence and enthusiasm for working with perinatal partner
agencies in networks that extend beyond traditional specialist mental health
boundaries.
The post advertised is to cover Kirklees and
Calderdale. The post is agile and although there is plenty
of trust buildings to work from, the team are also working from home regularly.
Being a car driver is essential due to the distance
required to travel when completing home-visits.
Please contact
Ruby.WrightBeattie@swyt.nhs.uk or Claire.lowe@swyt.nhs.uk for
any further information or enquiries.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of community based treatment activities.
You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy
within the service area. The post holder
will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the
client group.
To provide occupational therapy assessments for
people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and
urgency of each individual case.
To plan and implement an occupational therapy
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity
to achieve therapeutic goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To act as care coordinator for a designated
caseload with support and supervision from a senior practitioner in line with
CPA procedures and risk management protocol.
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
To select and conduct occupational therapy
assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual,
cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact
of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and
adaptations to the clients psycho-social and physical environment, making
referrals where appropriate.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide occupational therapy reports on
assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and
other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to
caseload is dealt with promptly.
To provide occupational therapy perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To work to the standards and comply with
professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT 2010),
relevant DoH and other local and national standards.
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
To manage your own caseload and day to day
activities.
To assist in the co-ordination of day to day
activities of unqualified staff in the service area.
To work effectively as a team member, operating
flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team
members.
Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all
aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service.
To participate in service development.
To contribute and receive information as part
of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide a co-ordinated and
effective service to clients and carers.
To communicate accurate and sensitive
information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium,
taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender,
age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic
approach at all time.
To provide advice and information regarding
occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others.
To promote and understanding of the role of
occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as
appropriate.
To review and reflect on own practice through
effective use of professional and operational supervisions.
To demonstrate ongoing professional development
through reflective practice and participation in internal and external
development opportunities as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development
portfolio.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal process
and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for
directing own learning and development activities (eg private study,
e-learning).
To develop and apply clinical practice skills,
knowledge and values within the specialist area.
To participate in continuing professional
development within your specialist area.
To be involved in provision of supervision and
review of unqualified occupation therapy staff within the team.
To provide clinical training placements for
occupational therapy students as required within the area of work.
To apply skills and knowledge in order to
establish professional competence and fitness to practise.
To demonstrate ongoing personal development
through participation in internal and external development opportunities,
recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
To participate in the development of the best
practice and governance agenda and in the development of a culture that
improves quality.
To work within national and local policy
guidance and adhere to the current legal framework relevant to specific client
group and their carers.
To utilise standardised assessments and outcome
measures that are based on the best available evidence and maintain up to date
knowledge of developments in the evidence base related to area of practice.
To contribute to service related audit to
contribute to evidence-based practice in the specialist area.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of community based treatment activities.
You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy
within the service area. The post holder
will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the
client group.
To provide occupational therapy assessments for
people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and
urgency of each individual case.
To plan and implement an occupational therapy
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity
to achieve therapeutic goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To act as care coordinator for a designated
caseload with support and supervision from a senior practitioner in line with
CPA procedures and risk management protocol.
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
To select and conduct occupational therapy
assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual,
cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact
of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and
adaptations to the clients psycho-social and physical environment, making
referrals where appropriate.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide occupational therapy reports on
assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and
other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to
caseload is dealt with promptly.
To provide occupational therapy perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To work to the standards and comply with
professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT 2010),
relevant DoH and other local and national standards.
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
To manage your own caseload and day to day
activities.
To assist in the co-ordination of day to day
activities of unqualified staff in the service area.
To work effectively as a team member, operating
flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team
members.
Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all
aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service.
To participate in service development.
To contribute and receive information as part
of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide a co-ordinated and
effective service to clients and carers.
To communicate accurate and sensitive
information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium,
taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender,
age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic
approach at all time.
To provide advice and information regarding
occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others.
To promote and understanding of the role of
occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as
appropriate.
To review and reflect on own practice through
effective use of professional and operational supervisions.
To demonstrate ongoing professional development
through reflective practice and participation in internal and external
development opportunities as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development
portfolio.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal process
and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for
directing own learning and development activities (eg private study,
e-learning).
To develop and apply clinical practice skills,
knowledge and values within the specialist area.
To participate in continuing professional
development within your specialist area.
To be involved in provision of supervision and
review of unqualified occupation therapy staff within the team.
To provide clinical training placements for
occupational therapy students as required within the area of work.
To apply skills and knowledge in order to
establish professional competence and fitness to practise.
To demonstrate ongoing personal development
through participation in internal and external development opportunities,
recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
To participate in the development of the best
practice and governance agenda and in the development of a culture that
improves quality.
To work within national and local policy
guidance and adhere to the current legal framework relevant to specific client
group and their carers.
To utilise standardised assessments and outcome
measures that are based on the best available evidence and maintain up to date
knowledge of developments in the evidence base related to area of practice.
To contribute to service related audit to
contribute to evidence-based practice in the specialist area.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work independently using own initiative.
- Values contributions of others in all disciplines. Willingness to work flexibly.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration.
- MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages.
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
- Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work independently using own initiative.
- Values contributions of others in all disciplines. Willingness to work flexibly.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration.
- MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages.
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
- Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
